I spent some time with the Cengage editorial team yesterday, and want to capture some key points.
Developmental Math Courses
• Mostly 2 year schools
• Many small sections
• Students test into the course
• Usually non-credit
Instructors
• A few lead instructors - full time
• Many adjuncts - freeway flyers
Students
• Generally struggling in school
• Many non-traditional students
• Resent having to take the class
• Lack basic math skills
• Fear Math
Key Problems
• Instructors: Time
• Students: Fear, motivation, math skills
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